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Former President Mwai Kibaki (right), Martha Karua (middle) and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga after reaching a deal following the disputed 2007 election. [Courtesy]
When Narc-Kenya party leader Martha Karua walked into Serena Hotel yesterday, she cemented her place in the Azimio la Umoja movement and sent pundits back to the guessing board on whether she will be Raila’s running mate in the August 9 General Election.
By endorsing the coalition’s flag bearer, Raila Odinga, she signaled the end of her protracted journey to joining the political formation that had already accommodated former One Kenya Alliance (OKA) co-principals Gideon Moi (Kanu), Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper) and Cyrus Jirongo (UDP-K).
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